Michael Lamoureux, known as “the doctor,” is the author and editor of Sourcing Innovation. He is also a Computer Science PhD who has been heavily involved in the Sourcing and Supply Chain Space since 2000 and the e-Commerce space since 1997. With particular expertise in analytics, modeling, and optimization, the doctor is able to dive much deeper into technology and core issues than the average blogger in the space.

Bertrand Maltaverne “the procurement dynamo” of Pool4Tool, a leading global provider of purchasing software, has extensive experience in the area of Procurement and more precisely in the impact of technology on Procurement processes and organizations. Before joining POOL4TOOL, he spent 13 years in the Procurement organization of Schneider Electric, a Fortune 500 company. He held various positions - most of them focused on Procurement technologies and processes in both Direct and Indirect Procurement.

Michael and Bertrand recently co-authored a white paper titled "Boost Your Procurement Value Engine" designed to tell you "how to upgrade effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability" in your Procurement function. It is that whitepaper they have joined us today to discuss, including:

The meaning and purpose of the "Procurement Value Engine"

Why procurement organizations are no longer getting the kinds of savings they used to, and what they can do about it

What changes procurement needs to make to shape perceptions of them internally